New Hyundai Feature Helps Prevent Theft Even After Key Cloning

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Hyundai Motor India has enhanced vehicle security on the Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line with the introduction of Hyundai Bluelink Remote Immobiliser. This update is now available in the connected-car-Navigation-Cockpit (ccNC) equipped HX10 and N10 variants of the Hyundai VENUE and VENUE N Line, respectively.

Feature to be introduced in phases in select existing Bluelink models and offered as standard in upcoming connected Hyundai vehicles. This customer-centric security feature enables owners to remotely immobilise their parked vehicle through the Hyundai Bluelink app, helping prevent unauthorised restart, even in the rare event of key cloning.

How It Works?

In case of suspected theft, customers can activate the feature immediately through the Hyundai Bluelink app so that once the vehicle is switched off, it cannot be restarted. Additionally, live location tracking, subject to network connectivity, can help customers and law enforcement authorities to locate the vehicle faster. For customer safety, the feature does not stop or switch off a moving vehicle.

Leveraging the Software-Defined Vehicle (SDV) architecture of the Hyundai Venue and Venue N Line, the security feature has been introduced remotely through a Controller Over-the-Air (C-OTA) update, eliminating need of a workshop visit for eligible variants sold since November 2025. Equipped with the connected-car-Navigation-Cockpit (ccNC), compatible variants can receive C-OTA updates in upto 19 vehicle controllers, enabling Hyundai Motor India to conveniently deliver new features, enhancements and updates to existing vehicles.

What is Controller Over-the-air update?

  • C-OTA update, short for over-the-air controller update, refers to the ability to remotely update the software of a controller in a Hyundai vehicle wirelessly – without the need of a workshop visit
  • Utilizing next-generation Software-Defined-Vehicle architecture, subsequent updates to a host of vehicle controllers will be delivered over-the-air – thus rolling out new features and enhancements seamlessly

How does Hyundai Bluelink Remote Immobiliser work?

  • Key cloning is one of the methods associated with reported vehicle theft cases in India. Hyundai’s remote immobilizer helps prevent Bluelink equipped models** from being started without authorization.
  • Proactive protection while parked: Customers can switch on the immobilizer through the Bluelink app. Once activated, the vehicle cannot be restarted
  • Reactive immobilization in case of suspected theft^: If the feature wasn’t turned on while parking, customers can activate it instantly through the Bluelink app. Once the vehicle is turned off, it cannot be restarted again. This can be done directly in the app without contacting the Bluelink Centre, saving time in urgent situations
  • Vehicle recovery through live tracking: Aids customers and law enforcement with
    precise location of the vehicle when connected to the network, increasing chances of recovery

Which variants of Hyundai VENUE and VENUE N Line receive this feature?

  • The feature will be available on ccNC-equipped HX10 and N10 variants of the Hyundai VENUE and VENUE N Line, respectively. All eligible Hyundai VENUE and VENUE N Line variants sold since November 2025 will receive the update without requiring a workshop visit
  • From September 2026 onwards, the feature is being offered as standard on ccNC-equipped VENUE HX10 and VENUE N Line N10 variants
  • The feature will also be introduced in phases across select existing Bluelink-equipped Hyundai vehicles and future connected Hyundai products

What features does Hyundai Bluelink offer to customers?

  • Redefining smart mobility: Hyundai Bluelink offers an unmatched suite of advanced and easy-to-use connected features, offered in 11 out of 15 models in HMIL’s product lineup
  • More than 70 connected features: Including proactive alerts, SOS and emergency assistance, auto-crash notification, remote vehicle status, home-to-car connectivity and several new additions such as Hyundai Pay, Digital Key, Digital Passport, ‘Find My Car’ through side view monitor and more
  • Intuitive experience for users: Models equipped with Hyundai Bluelink are also embedded with upto 492 AI-powered voice commands# and multilingual interface support# in the digital cluster and infotainment system

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